Winter 2016 Anime

While Saitama is training to become a hero, he needs one more thing before he can become a real hero. The origins of his hero suit is revealed.

Short episodes included with the Blu-ray/DVD volumes.

Specials included with the Blu-ray/DVD volumes.

OVA adapting the third story in the Tokyo Ghoul: Hibi novel when Shuu Tsukiyama and Chie Hori met.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Alternate 23rd episode of Steins;Gate, which leads into the story of Steins;Gate 0. It will be included with the Steins;Gate Complete Blu-ray Box.

Unaired anime episode bundled the limited edition High School D×D DX.2 light novel.

Kojou and Yukina are on their way to school as usual when they find La Folia being chased by someone. Yukina crosses blades with the enormous man who's pursuing her, but before the fight can escalate further, La Folia makes a shocking comment: "Father, this is the Fourth Progenitor, Akatsuki Kojou... my first!" La Folia's father, Lucas, had told her to decide who she wished to marry, so she declares that Kojou is her choice. Lucas refuses to accept this, but then La Folia's mother, Polifonia, invites Kojou and Yukina to a party so they can all talk in more detail. When they arrive at the party, they discover that Asagi, Yaze, Nagisa, and Sayaka have been invited as well, due to their connections with Kojou. What sort of heated battle is about to break out between the many girls in Kojou's life?!

[Source: Crunchyroll]

Whether it’s studying stone shrines, exploring rumors, or playing a simple game of hide and seek, Koyomi Araragi is lending a hand to his friends with some of their tasks. In these untold tales, Koyomi and the girls in his cohort savor the quieter moments before their next apparition-related issue arrives. Witness the missing events in this essential prelude to his last chapter.

[Source: Funimation]

Cadis E. di Raizel, the noblest of all vampires, who wakes up from 820-years long sleep and starts a new life as a high school student. His peaceful days as a student are soon interrupted by a group of attackers known as the "Unions." Noblesse follows Raizel and his loyal servant, Frankenstein, as they constantly protect and save Raizel's new human friends from the mysterious threats.

[Source: Line Webtoon]

OAD bundled with the limited edition of the 15th volume of the manga adapting three chapters from the original manga.

The anime will adapt the 41st chapter of the manga where Shirayuki and Zen go on a date in the castle town, a special chapter from volume seven — which follows Prince Raji as a child — as well as a special chapter from volume 11 that chronicles how Zen, Mitsuhide, and Kiki first met.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Short specials included in the Blu-ray/DVD releases.

A scan of Jump SQ's September issue, to be released on August 4, revealed that the fifteenth volume of To LOVE-Ru Darkness will bundle a new OVA, which will be released on January 4. Consisting of two episodes, the OVA will run for a total of 25 minutes. One episode, titled Ghost Story Kowai no wa Ikaga (How about something scary?), will adapt a side-story from volume nine. The second episode, titled Clinic Sunao ni Narenakute (Without becoming obedient), will adapt chapter 38.

[Source: MyAnimeList News]

Bundled with the 21st volume of the Nisekoi manga.

[Source: Anime News Network]

※ NOTE: TV Special

One-hour special finale of "Working!!!"

OAD adapting the "past arc," which spans from mid-volume 14 to volume 17 in the manga.

[Source: Anime News Network]

A few weeks after the Winter Cup, the five players of the Generation of Miracles as well as Kuroko have settled back into everyday life. But an invitation from Momoi arrives, proposing that the former Teikō Junior High players gather once again and play a game. Kuroko happily accepts the unexpected invitation. But Kagami is bothered when he learns about the game, because on that day, the Seirin High team were planning a birthday party for Kuroko! However, Kagami tells Kuroko that the birthday party won't be until the evening, which makes him glad. So on January 31st, Kuroko's best day begins!

[Source: Weekly Shonen Jump via Anime News Network]

Specials included in the Blu-ray and DVD releases.

Jiang Hao Yi, a normal, high school student who is extremely scared of getting into trouble suddenly becomes the Harem King of his school and gets confessed to by a bunch of beautiful girls! The worst thing is, Jiang hao doesn't know any of the girls who confessed to him! What on earth is happening?

[Source: Overworld Scans]

The 10 members of the concert band club who failed Taki's audition form "Team Monaka" to support the club members participating in the Kyoto Concert Band competition. Even as they support the performers, they continue to hone their playing, and make monaka-shaped good-luck charms to hand out to their club mates before the competition. Although they didn't play in the competition, they still had things they had to do. But on the day of the competition, the members on their way to the concert hall receive a shocking message! This is Team Monaka's hot summer story.

[Source: official website via Anime News Network]

Kujou-san no Do-S Soudanshitsu Anime-ban short anime specials bundled with the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Ore ga Ojousama Gakkou ni "Shomin Sample" Toshite Gets♥Sareta Ken.

[Source: MyAnimeList]

The story revolves around Yuki Kurihara, a girl who has finally been granted her wish of dating her crush Momo. At first glance, she just looks like a normal but very cute girl. However, she is in fact a maniac over Momo, taking notes of his activities and never missing the chance to see him in a cute moment. Momo, on the other hand, is inexperienced in love, and just wants to make Yuki happy.

[Source: Anime News Network]

820 years ago, Mujaka, the lord of werewolves finally visits Raizel after a long journey. But the werewolf Maduk interferes in a war of human plotting some scheme. Raizel and Mujaka fall into a hand of tragic destiny, fighting with each other desperately leaving their friendship behind.

[Source: Bucheon International Animation Festival]

The official website of the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya anime franchise revealed on Friday that the Blu-ray Disc volumes and the limited-edition DVD volumes of the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz! anime will each contain a five-minute episode of a short anime titled "Beast, Again!" (Beast, Futatabi!).

[Source: MyAnimeList]

※ NOTE: TV Special

Team Gun Guin is participating in a new survival game but much to their surprise they’re forced to compete in full cosplay! With Yuki's cosplay costumes and many hijinks along the way, the team must learn how to defeat their enemy.

[Source: Sentai Filmworks]

Short specials included in the Blu-ray/DVD releases.

Each volume of Valkyrie Drive -Mermaid- will also have a mini OVA episode.

The "beautiful girl sexy battle action" anime is set on five artificial islands. Mamori is a "mermaid" transferred to one of those islands. When Mamori is attacked, a newly transferred girl named Mirei saves her. The enemy doesn't stop, however, and the two are soon cornered. Just when they think all hope is lost, Mirei kisses Mamori, and Mamori turns into a sword. Mirei then wields the sword and launches a counterattack against their enemies.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Bundled with the premium edition of the 20th Junjou Romantica manga.

The Universal Century began with mankind moving its burgeoning population into outer space. The year is UC0079. The cluster of colonies furthest from the Earth, Side 3, proclaim themselves the Principality of Zeon and launch a war of independence against the Earth Federation. Now, it is nearly one year since the war broke out. In the “Thunderbolt sector”, a reef section of space where a large quantity of wreckage from battleships and destroyed space colonies from the war lies, a violent battle plays out as the Earth Federation Forces set their sights on recapturing the Zeon-controled sector.

[Source: Baka-Updates]

Comedy specials bundled with DVD of the Okusama ga Seitokaichou! OVA.

According to the official Hobby Japan website, an unaired episode of Bikini Warriors will be bundled with the Blu-ray volume to be released on December 9th, 2015.

[Source: Hobby Japan]

The limited first editions of the television anime's Blu-ray Disc and DVD volumes will bundle original four-panel manga by original manga artist Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist, Silver Spoon). The volumes will also include anime shorts of these four-panel manga.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The story starts with Ai practicing on the gondola with Akari. As they travel through a canal, they meet Aika and Alice. All three have not had much time to meet since becoming Prima undines. Considering even the little time they spend together a "miracle," Akari remembers a certain incident and relates it to Ai.

[Source: Anime News Network]

A 75-minute recap of episodes 207-219, the Long Ring Long Land Arc.

※ NOTE: TV Special

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Unaired episode "5.5" included with the 3rd Blu-ray/DVD volume of TV anime "Classroom ☆ Crisis".

Adaptation of Koyomi History short story released on Madogatari Blu-ray.

※ NOTE: TV Special

The cast of the Futsū no Joshikōsei ga Locodol Yattemita (Locodol or Normal High School Girls Tried Being Local Idols) anime announced on Saturday that production on a new original video anime (OVA) has been green-lit. According to the Mainichi Shimbun paper's Mantan Web site, the new OVA will be a sequel to the last year's television anime. The cast made the announcement at the "Dai-2-kai Shoka no Nagarekawa Matsuri" (2nd Early Summer Nagarekawa Festival) event.

[Source: Anime News Network]

※ NOTE: A Japanese dub of the series aired on television under the title Enmusubi no Youko-chan starting on August 12, 2017. Each TV episode was comprised of two web episodes with minor aesthetic touch-ups, this season's story arc was covered in episode 7-13 of the Japanese release with the last leg of the 13th episode entering into the next arc.

No synopsis has been added to this title.

Unaired episode included with the ninth Blu-ray and DVD of "The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls."

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Episode "3.5" replacing episode 1 in the BD&DVD release. The episode will feature two short segments titled "Matsu Soup" and "Virgin Hero."

"Matsu Soup" - One day, the Matsuno boys are greeted by a morning different from usual... A special day for them begins.

"Virgin Hero" - One day, Choromatsu discovers a group of college students enjoying a barbecue. But he feels inferior next to these college students who live in a different (?) world. What's revealed is...

A TV collaboration between One Piece Film: Gold and Takarakuji the nationwide lottery system in Japan. The commercial is promoting lottery scratch cards with One Piece designs on them.

In XX AD, a new generation of arms race is emerging. “Vanguards” are the new type of weapons being used on the battlefield. Liu Li is a Vanguard that is about to retire. In her last 380 days she receives her final mission…

[Source: MU]

Shorts bundled with the BD/DVD release of Osomatsu-san.

Extra episodes included in the DVD volumes of Hetalia: The World Twinkle.

The first episode, titled Doitsu, Dōkyo Suru (Germany, Live Together), will focus on Austria and Germany living together after Germany returns from a long absence. Germany ends up with no free time while looking after Austria, and is surprised at the lifestyle Austria has adopted while Germany was away.

A special anime shown at the 66th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, prior to μ's' performance of the 2nd Season opening theme song, "Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki".

America hosts a grand Halloween party, but the party features a costume contest!? England was the only one who didn't know about the contest, and the reason is.... This long edition of Hetalia will of course also feature Italy and Germany's usual hijinks!

(Source: official website)

Short Anime of Arslan Senki (TV) characters working in an office environment.

Extra episode included in the Hetalia: The World Twinkle Extra Disc.

Super deformed flash anime shorts streamed on Bandai’s official youtube page. They will be bundled with the DVD/Blu-ray release. Consists of odd numbered episodes.

Unaired specials included in the Blu-ray and DVD release.

The project will focus on promoting Miyagi as a tourist destination to Taiwan. The project will involve an original short anime that will highlight Miyagi's Tanabata festival and will show the characters wearing yukata. The short will also highlight the sights, local cuisine, and culture of Miyagi prefecture.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Special episodes bundled with Blu-ray volume of Anitore! EX.

Picture drama included in the bluray release of 0083.

Qin Lie have to guard Tang Siqi, regardless of the differences between them, and Liang Shanyan, while the strange powers coursing through his veins are beginning to slowly awaken. When Qin Lie vows to protect the instrument of sovereign, at the same time, seven Evil Clan's Lords are appearing on the field. While the most powerful secret weapon is emerging from the altar, the enemy intend to seize Qin Lie's life...

Based on Team Shanghai Alice's Touhou Project.

History revolves around the many events in the lives of two students from the Outside World - Maribel Hearn and Renko Usami. They are the only members of the "Hifuu Club Activity Record" who are looking for those hidden worlds as Gensokyo, the Netherworld and the Moon.

[Source: AniDB]

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A new short episode of the Mobile Suit Gundam-san parody series.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Unaired episode included in BD/DVD sets.

No synopsis has been added to this title.

A highschool girl encounters a rabbit like creature who sends her back in time.

On his wedding day, Shi Xiaoguang could only helplessly watch as a mysterious power took his bride Xiaqing, away. Afterwards, he found that no one remembered the existence of “Xiaqing” and he is hunted by this unclear force. Faced with this situation, Shi Xiaoguang slowly began understanding that the world as he knew it had changed.

Urara, Hanabi, and Inaho are three girls who aim to become nationally-renowned characters by creating animation of themselves! They chose the magical girl theme to catch the attention of everyone from children to adults! Can they safely become popular characters in a one-cours magical girl anime?

[Source: MyAnimeList News]

Isobe Isobee is a lazy, slacker samurai with big dreams. He lives with his mother, who thinks highly of him. He lays around the house, sneakily looks at Edo-period pornography without his mother noticing, naps at school... but he plans to become a respectable samurai one day!

[Source: MyAnimeList]

High above the clouds, meat-loving Zeushi-kun is the prince of 'Nikuniku Land'! He and his pal Minota think about meat every day! (Oh, they like veggies too.) Right now, they're freeloading down on the surface with the Miito family so they can discover all sorts of tasty domestic meat products.

With lively scenes of delicious meat lined up across the Miito family's dinner table, the anime presents the wonders of livestock and agricultural products, with an emphasis on domestic meat, in a fun and easy to understand way.

※ NOTE: TV Special

The episode is set after Michael and his family return to Britain. When he sees pictures of Japan's New Year's food, he wants to visit Japan again. His friend Toshi gives him a call and tells him to "Learn about rice first before learning about New Year's food!" Michael heads to Koriyama, Fukushima in its rice harvesting season to learn about rice. Although it seems to have nothing to do with New Year's delicacy at first, Michael learns about rice cakes, osechi (traditional food served at New Year's), and toso (a spiced sake served at New Year's).

[Source: Anime News Network]

New Oniku Daisuki! Zeushi-kun episode.

Unaired episodes bundled with the DVD release of the main series.

Unreleased episode of Tekkaman Blade II included on the Tekkaman Blade BD Box.